Date of Award
8-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Electrical Engineering
Committee Chair/Advisor
Hai Xiao
Committee Member
Liang Dong
Committee Member
Fei Peng
Committee Member
Judson Ryckman
Abstract
Electricity is a vital energy source that powers modern technology. Turbines are heavily relied on in the electric power industry for the conversion of natural energy sources into electricity. These turbines operate under harsh conditions which increase the likelihood of blade damage. Structural health monitoring of a turbine’s blades is important to detect problems before a blade experiences failure. The blade tip timing method can be used to monitor blade vibrations and determine if damage has occurred. An optical blade tip timing sensor is designed and fabricated to advance the field of sensing in the power industry.
Recommended Citation
Tomlinson, Nick, "Design and Fabrication of an Optical Blade Tip Timing Sensor" (2023). All Theses. 4143.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/4143